454 Compliance Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom

I am working with a reputable LEXCEL accredited firm who have impressive growth over the last 5 years. As part of further growth plans, they seek a compliance specialist to join a growing business support team. This role will see you working closely with the COLP and Practice Manager where you will have responsibility on the day to day and annual compliance matters. To be considered you will ideally have experience in both compliance and understanding of the legal profession. The firm have multiple offices and you will develop a presence at all offices to support the firm and staff in understanding how they can work in a risk free and compliant manner. You will be a strong and effective communicator who has compliance experience in the following areas:

SRA, Lexcel, GDPR, Health & Safety, Anti-Money Laundering

Review and drafting policy

Auditing and reporting and regulatory risk assessments

Updating the library and maintaining registers

Reporting on risk and recommendations

Training

Claims and complaints handling

This firm offer highly competitive and superb benefits and you will also have the opportunity for some hybrid working. This newly created role can be considered on both full time or part time hours and all applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Applications to: Kingsley / / /

I am working with a reputable LEXCEL accredited firm who have impressive growth over the last 5 years. As part of further growth plans, they seek a compliance specialist to join a growing business support team. This role will see you working closely with the COLP and Practice Manager where you will have responsibility on the day to day and annual compliance matters. To be considered you will ideally have experience in both compliance and understanding of the legal profession. The firm have multiple offices and you will develop a presence at all offices to support the firm and staff in understanding how they can work in a risk free and compliant manner. You will be a strong and effective communicator who has compliance experience in the following areas:

SRA, Lexcel, GDPR, Health & Safety, Anti-Money Laundering

Review and drafting policy

Auditing and reporting and regulatory risk assessments

Updating the library and maintaining registers

Reporting on risk and recommendations

Training

Claims and complaints handling

This firm offer highly competitive and superb benefits and you will also have the opportunity for some hybrid working. This newly created role can be considered on both full time or part time hours and all applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Applications to: Kingsley / / /

Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist

Location: Manchester, UK (on-site, full-time)

Eligibility: Open only to UK citizens/residents with full work rights

About the Role

We’re seeking a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist to strengthen our security, risk management, and compliance practices. This role ensures our organisation meets regulatory requirements, manages information security risks, and upholds governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage IT security risks, maintaining risk registers and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations (GDPR, NIS, Data Protection Act) and international standards (ISO 27001).
• Support audits, compliance reporting, and incident response activities.
• Assist in drafting and updating security policies and governance frameworks.
• Contribute to staff awareness and training initiatives.
• Assess vendor/third-party security risks and compliance.

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks (GDPR, NIS, Data Protection Act).
• Understanding of risk management and IT security best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 and compliance processes.

Desirable Skills

• AWS knowledge/certifications.
• Degree in Computer Science/IT.
• Experience with audits, penetration testing, or security frameworks (PCI, ISO).
• Networking knowledge (VPNs, VLANs, routing).

Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist

Location: Manchester, UK (on-site, full-time)

Eligibility: Open only to UK citizens/residents with full work rights

About the Role

We’re seeking a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist to strengthen our security, risk management, and compliance practices. This role ensures our organisation meets regulatory requirements, manages information security risks, and upholds governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage IT security risks, maintaining risk registers and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations (GDPR, NIS, Data Protection Act) and international standards (ISO 27001).
• Support audits, compliance reporting, and incident response activities.
• Assist in drafting and updating security policies and governance frameworks.
• Contribute to staff awareness and training initiatives.
• Assess vendor/third-party security risks and compliance.

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks (GDPR, NIS, Data Protection Act).
• Understanding of risk management and IT security best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 and compliance processes.

Desirable Skills

• AWS knowledge/certifications.
• Degree in Computer Science/IT.
• Experience with audits, penetration testing, or security frameworks (PCI, ISO).
• Networking knowledge (VPNs, VLANs, routing).

Compliance Specialist – International Law Firm London | Permanent | Full-Time

An international law firm with a strong presence across Europe and the Middle East is seeking a Compliance Specialist to join its London-based team. This role plays a key part in supporting client onboarding and compliance processes across multiple jurisdictions, with a particular focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Client Due Diligence (CDD), and sanctions screening.

About the Role: This is a cross-border position supporting offices in France, Germany and the Middle East. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager, Compliance Programs, and work closely with local Compliance Partners and MLROs.

Please note: Fluency in both French and English is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate onboarding of new clients, matters, and third-party payors in line with AML, CDD, and sanctions policies
• Review client intake forms and screening reports to ensure regulatory compliance
• Maintain accurate records of client identification and verification
• Monitor regulatory changes and assist with policy updates across relevant jurisdictions
• Conduct training for attorneys and staff on compliance procedures
• Support internal monitoring and reporting processes
• Participate in testing and implementation of compliance-related software tools
• Assist with ad hoc compliance projects and provide cover during team absences

What You’ll Bring:

• Fluency in French and English (additional proficiency in German and/or Arabic is a plus)
• Solid understanding of AML regulations, trade sanctions, and export control compliance
• Experience in client onboarding and compliance within a professional services or law firm environment
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international setting
• Familiarity with tools such as World-Check, Compliance Catalyst, Intapp, and Microsoft 365

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally respected firm and contribute to the development of robust compliance processes across multiple jurisdictions.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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